Payload System Design Engineer

Akkodis

Lausanne, Switzerland

As a Payload Systems Engineer, you will join a team focused on the forefront of technology for innovative satcom architectures. You have hands-on experience in designing sophisticated communication space payloads. This also includes knowledge of communication chains, transponders, onboard processing units for digital regenerative applications, beam forming, distribution units and power management.

You thrive in an R&D framework environment and are passionate about continuous improvements. The ideal candidate will enjoy working on a variety of workflows from system definition to requirements downflow, reviewing subsystem design/co-design. Additionally, experience of manufacturing, integration, testing, and qualification is also a plus!

Responsibilities

Together with the team, you will lead the mission analysis for communication space system requirements and down-flows;
You will being responsible for the SWaPC analysis and defining interfaces (digital, electrical, RF, optical, mechanical/thermal, etc.) and help to drive and facilitate discussions with subcontractors/partners as needed;
You will assist with reliability analysis including simulations and design choices with supporting space qualification activities such as bus selection and components;
You will also assist with program management and B&P, including collaborating with customers on programmatic and schedule matters;
You will help to support test procedures, participate in the integration, launch, and in-orbit commissioning, and be involved in preparing presentations and reports for the full development (design reviews, test activities, manufacturing, qualifications, progress review, etc.).

Candidate Profile

MS/PhD in Engineering (SatCom system, Telecommunications, Electronics, Digital Systems, Automation, etc.).

8-10 years of proven experience in the following areas:

SatCom and communication Payload architectures for LEO/MEO/GEO/HEO;
HW/SW design, development, and integration for space applications;
Digital design for space communications and Digital regenerative payloads;
Inter-satellite links and digital phased array antennas;
Experience with orbital analysis tools, Telemetry, Tracking, and Control (TT&C) platform, and Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK);
Experience with operations, including satellite TT&C operations, payload operations, users, and network management facilities;
Swiss or EU (27) Citizenship or valid Swiss working permit.

Previous experience working with ESA/NASA in Telecoms programs is a plus!

A proactive person who enjoys working being challenged and working as part of a diverse international team.

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